I've been a martyr for love And I will die in the flames As I draw my last breath As I'm close in on death I will call out your name I've been a martyr for love Nailed up on the cross While you're having your fun As the damage is done I'm assessing the cost I knew what I was letting myself in for I knew that I could never even the score I've been a martyr for love I need to be by your side I have knelt at your feet I have felt you deceit Could have leave if I tried I've been a martyr for love Tortured every hour From the day I was born I've been moved like a pawn By the greatest of powers I knew that I would have to suffer in vain A way that I would never outgrow the pain I've been a martyr for love I've been a martyr for love I've been a martyr for love I've been a martyr for love